BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS #248 INC

EIN: 391735837

WAUSAU, WI

Total Revenue
$103,285
Total Expenses
$147,242
Total Assets
$192,956
Net Assets
$109,623
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
MITCH HARRIS
Phone
7158455602
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS #248 INC, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit that reported $103K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $147K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT; ACCOMPLISHING SUCH BY SERVING THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $84,622

FRATERNAL BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THE PROMOTION OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY BY:*COMMUNICATING THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE ELKS ORGANIZATIONS*PAYMENT OF...

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FRATERNAL BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THE PROMOTION OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY BY:*COMMUNICATING THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE ELKS ORGANIZATIONS*PAYMENT OF DUES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL AND STATE ELKS ORGANIZATIONS*MAINTENANCE OF ELKS LODGE BUILDING AND RELATED SOCIAL FACILITIES FROM WHICH TO CONDUCT BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES*MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO MEMBERS, AND ANNUAL MEMBER PARTICIPATION AWARDS*HOST STATE AND NATIONAL ELK DIGNATARIES, AND PARTICIPATE AT STATE AND NATIONAL ELK CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS*CASH DONATION TO ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION

Program 2
Expenses: $35,924

SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES AND VETERANS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT THEREOF*PROVIDING CLOTHING AND FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS*CASH DONATIONS TO...

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SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES AND VETERANS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT THEREOF*PROVIDING CLOTHING AND FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS*CASH DONATIONS TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTING SINGLE MOTHERS*PROVIDE BABY SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILES DURING THE YEAR*PROVIDE MEALS TO NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR*PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR*PROVIDE GAS CARDS TO VETERANS TRAVELING TO MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT*APPRECIATION DINNER FOR VETERANS

Program 3
Expenses: $9,951

SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN*ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED YOUTH AWARDS RECOGNITION PROGRAM*PROGRAMS TO DISCOURAGE DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE*HOOP SHOOT AND...

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SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN*ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED YOUTH AWARDS RECOGNITION PROGRAM*PROGRAMS TO DISCOURAGE DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE*HOOP SHOOT AND SOCCER SHOOT ATHLETIC CONTESTS*ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN*GRANTS TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDERN TO ATTEND EASTER SEALS CAMP WAWBEEK

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $110,823
Program Service Revenue $5,988
Investment Income $430
Other Revenue $-13,956
TOTAL REVENUE $103,285

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $45,875
Salaries & Benefits $2,905
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $130,497
Other Expenses $80,913
TOTAL EXPENSES $147,242

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $103,285 $130,414 -0.2%
Expenses $147,242 $137,557 +0.1%
Net Income $-43,957 $-7,143 +5.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
11
Volunteers
287

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JERRY MELVIN EXALTED RULER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH HARRIS LEADING KNIGHT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA WEBB LOYAL KNIGHT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN TRINCO LECTURING KNIGHT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE HANKE SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LAMMERS TREASURER 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE REUTER TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DOEDE TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK STUBBE TRUSTEE 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL HANKE TRUSTEE 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BURKCLAFF TRUSTEE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $103,285 $147,242 $192,956 $-43,957
2024 $130,414 $137,557 $235,321 $-7,143
2023 $118,657 $121,616 $263,998 $-2,959
2022 $169,647 $111,161 $282,438 $58,486
2021 $148,739 $97,945 $230,314 $50,794
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